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Data Provider: Welsh Government National Statistics Full-time equivalent support staff by local authority, region and category
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Click here to sortHigher Level Teaching AssistantSupport staff that have been formally awarded HLTA status having successfully completed the assessment process administered by the Welsh Assembly Government in Wales or the equivalent body in England and are deployed in a HLTA capacity for part or all ofClick here to sortTeaching AssistantsTeaching Assistants are those who work directly with pupils to support learning including Cover Supervisors.Click here to sortForeign language assistantsClick here to sortSpecial needs support staffSpecial needs support staff are those deployed specifically to support pupils assessed as having ALN/SEN.Click here to sortPastoral support staffPastoral support staff are those who work directly with pupils to support welfare, behaviour, and other pastoral issues, including attendance.Click here to sortChildcare, nurses, medical staffBefore 2010/11 matrons/nurses/medical staff (including NHS employees)Click here to sortICT, laboratory, workshop or resource techniciansBefore 2010/11, Laboratory or workshop technicians only.Click here to sortLibrarians and library assistantsClick here to sortExaminations OfficersClick here to sortOther administration staffClick here to sortSchool Business Manager or equivalentClick here to sortQualified nursery assistant (CACHE or NNEB only)Changes were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortNursery assistant (other qualification)Changes were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortQualified nursery assistants with CACHE or Diploma in Childcare and Education (previously NNEB) or equivChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortPermanent supply nursery assistantsClick here to sortCACHE students in training (1 year course)Changes were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortCACHE students in training (year 1 of 2 year course)Changes were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortCACHE students in training (year 2 of 2 year course)Changes were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortCACHE students in trainingChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortQualified ancillary staff who assist directly in the classroomChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortUnqualified ancillary staff who assist directly in the classroomChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortQualified nursing - childcare staffChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortUnqualified nursing - childcare staffChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortResource techniciansChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortOffice or clerical staff including library assistantsChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.
[Collapse]Wales10,75578,240*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.25,2306,2705654,9904751,07516,0452,495.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable146,170
Wales[Collapse]North Wales2,64015,945*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.5,4501,750*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.1,1901202553,425550.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable31,395
North WalesIsle of Anglesey2551,300*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.1,01060*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.135*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.325*Numbers greater than zero but less than five..The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable3,130
Gwynedd6002,160*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.1,340100*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.160*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.44575.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable4,935
Conwy3702,230.The data item is not applicable505240*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.175*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.4059075.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable4,245
Denbighshire4752,580*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.590390*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.235*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.6065590.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable5,105
Flintshire4903,655*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.1,030730*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.320*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.70760145.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable7,260
Wrexham4504,015.The data item is not applicable995225*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.185*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.50645135.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable6,730
[Collapse]South West and Mid Wales2,13524,375*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.7,0551,7652301,5551403054,365630.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable42,555
South West and Mid WalesPowys2452,955*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.595205115230*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.6060580.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable5,100
Ceredigion1601,965.The data item is not applicable990100*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.90*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.305*Numbers greater than zero but less than five..The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable3,675
Pembrokeshire4853,275.The data item is not applicable1,005280*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.210*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.4069075.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable6,090
Carmarthenshire4405,280*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.1,580340*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.335*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.60795175.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable9,035
Swansea5106,435*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.2,23072045435*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.901,265185.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable11,965
Neath Port Talbot2904,455*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.65012060260*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.3071590.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable6,685
[Collapse]Central South Wales3,76023,030*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.8,6201,7702001,5351503154,905825.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable45,140
Central South WalesBridgend3353,895.The data item is not applicable1,14032045230*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.6079585.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable6,950
Vale of Glamorgan5653,160.The data item is not applicable1,430150120310*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.60680225.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable6,710
Rhondda Cynon Taf1,0854,935*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.2,055530*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.335*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.851,350190.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable10,615
Merthyr Tydfil3351,675*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.575100*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.265*Numbers greater than zero but less than five..The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable3,070
Cardiff1,4459,365*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.3,415665*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.580551151,820300.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable17,795
[Collapse]South East Wales2,22514,885*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.4,10099565700752053,335485.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable27,090
South East WalesCaerphilly6304,045*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.1,275270*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.240*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.60920135.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable7,650
Blaenau Gwent2952,010*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.395135.The data item is not applicable75.The data item is not applicable*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.29060.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable3,275
Torfaen4402,260*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.785255*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.110*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.3552595.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable4,535
Monmouthshire2751,985.The data item is not applicable565120*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.65*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.51545.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable3,595
Newport5904,585*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.1,080215*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.205*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.551,090145.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable8,015

Metadata

General description

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Data collection and calculation

Schools’ data are derived from the Pupil Level Annual School Census (PLASC) returns and STATS 1 returns supplied by schools open on Census day in January each year. The returns are authorised by headteachers and validated by Local Authorities.

Frequency of publication

Annual

Data reference periods

From 2003/04 or more recently if the data item is not available for earlier years.

Rounding applied

* = numbers greater than zero but less than five. Support staff numbers have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Title

Full-time equivalent support staff by local authority, region and category

Last update

July 2024 July 2024

Next update

July 2025

Publishing organisation

Welsh Government

Source 1

Pupil Level Annual School Census (PLASC), Welsh Government

Contact email

EducationWorkforceData@gov.wales

Designation

National Statistics

Lowest level of geographical disaggregation

Local authorities

Geographical coverage

Wales

Languages covered

English and Welsh

Data licensing

You may use and re-use this data free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government License - see http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence

Statistical quality

School Census returns are authorised by headteachers and validated by Local Authorities.

Name

SCHS0264